Dark Song
Published on 3. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-316-06887-1 (ISBN)
Description
Mark said he heard the dark song when he creeped houses. The song the predator's heart sings when it hears the heart of the prey. I heard it now. Mark said it had always been in me. Lurking. Waiting for me to hear.
Ames is not the person she was a few months ago. Her father lost his job, and her family is crumbling apart. Now, all she has is Marc. Marc, who loves her more than anything. Marc, who owns a gun collection. And he'll stop at nothing--even using his guns--to get what he wants. Ames feels her parents have betrayed her with their lies and self-absorption, but is she prepared to make the ultimate betrayal against them?
In this controversial novel about a good-girl-gone-wrong, Gail Giles returns to the fast-paced, chilling writing that attracted so many fans to What Happened to Cass McBride?.
Ames is not the person she was a few months ago. Her father lost his job, and her family is crumbling apart. Now, all she has is Marc. Marc, who loves her more than anything. Marc, who owns a gun collection. And he'll stop at nothing--even using his guns--to get what he wants. Ames feels her parents have betrayed her with their lies and self-absorption, but is she prepared to make the ultimate betrayal against them?
In this controversial novel about a good-girl-gone-wrong, Gail Giles returns to the fast-paced, chilling writing that attracted so many fans to What Happened to Cass McBride?.
Reviews / Votes
'The queen of YA thrillers does it again with another gripping page-turner in which love and danger meet.' - Kirkus - 'In this day of investor fraud, mortgage foreclosures, and overnight wealth-to-poverty news stories, this timely, riveting novel will resonate with readers.' - Booklist - 'Once you cross the line between light and dark, can you ever go back? Gail Giles' chilling novel, Dark Song, may be as terrifying to parents as it is to young adult readers. Both will sleep with their lights on! I know I did.' - Lois Duncan, author of Don't Look Behind You and Killing Mr. Griffin - 'Dark Song is a twisted, chilling descent into the unthinkable. It's also frighteningly believable. A powerful, nerve-wracking read from start to finish. Loved it!' - Laura Wiess, author of How It Ends, Leftovers, and Such a Pretty Girl - 'Dark Song is a moving, haunting and unforgettable novel... A powerful study in adolescent rage and its potential to manifest in catastrophic ways.' - Terry Trueman, author of Stuck in Neutral, a Printz Honor recipient - 'Every page brings you closer to the edge of your seat--afraid to keep reading, but unable to stop.' - Jo Knowles, author of Lessons From A Dead GirlMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
229 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-316-06887-1 (9780316068871)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Gail Giles is the acclaimed author of several psychological drama/suspense novels for teens, including What Happened to Cass McBride?, Shattering Glass, and Right Behind You, all of which received numerous starred reviews, state awards and teen choice awards.